Cassell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cassell 2Moncrief 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Moncrief wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game
15.6
3.2
Rebounds / game
4.7
6.0
Assists / game
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cassell peak 19.8Moncrief peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Cassell
3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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2× Defensive Player of the Year5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cassell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Moncrief answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Cassell · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Moncrief · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Sam Cassell
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Sidney Moncrief
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSam Cassell is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $19). Sam Cassell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +37% over five years).